First lady takes over at OTA and seeks responsibility August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- It took eight decades, but the Ontario Trucking Association has named a woman to head up its board of directors.
Another challenging year in store for the trucking industry: OTA August 1, 2014 TORONTO -- While 2008 will be remembered as one of the toughest, if not the toughest, years on record for many Ontario motor carriers, 2009 will be another challenging year.
Yukon road projects provide all weather access August 1, 2014 WHITEHORSE, Yukon -- Yukon road contractors have completed a handful of major construction projects in the Haines Junction area.
First LoneStar produced hits the Maritime highways August 1, 2014 MONCTON, N.B. -- Navistar recently handed keys to the first production International LoneStar to Jeramand Enterprises, signifying delivery is underway for International brand's new Class 8 flagship product.
Challenger acquires special commodities carrier August 1, 2014 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- Challenger Motor Freight revealed its intention to purchase certain assets of the special commodities business of INX PRESS Corporation.
Cat jumps ship earlier than expected August 1, 2014 PEORIA, Ill. -- Caterpillar is getting out of the heavy-duty diesel engine business earlier than planned.
What’s good for the port is good for everyone August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Trade through Port Metro Vancouver generates 132,700 total jobs across Canada, according to a recent study prepared for the port by InterVISTAS Consulting.
Truck tonnage takes another hit south of the border August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 3.0 percent in October, marking the fourth consecutive month-to-month drop.
Cash for Ontario’s green truckers August 1, 2014 OTTAWA -- Attention, Ontario-based owner-operators. The provincial government is giving out money and it's time to get in on it.
PacLease continues Canadian growth August 1, 2014 MONCTON, N.B. -- PACCAR Leasing Company continues its Canadian franchise network expansion with the addition of a new full-service lease location in Moncton, N.B.
Construction projects forge ahead in B.C. August 1, 2014 VICTORIA, B.C. -- Construction projects across B.C. have increased for the 21st consecutive quarter, with 863 major capital projects, worth an estimated $174.7 billion planned or underway.
MIDRANGE CREW CAB August 1, 2014 Kenworth offers aftermarket crew-cab conversion for medium-duty trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso brings operations home August 1, 2014 KAWASAKI, Japan -- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation announced a plan to consolidate its North American operations.
ArvinMeritor warns of Ont plant closure August 1, 2014 TILBURY, Ont. -- ArvinMeritor is telling the union representing workers at its Tilbury, Ont. braking facility that the company has no choice but to shutter the plant unless the union agrees to new contract concessions.
Paul’s Hauling sells off Gardewine division August 1, 2014 WINNIPEG -- One of Canada's largest private for-hire carriers continues to trim down.